{"id":3406,"date":"2019-05-14T17:14:04","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T17:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=3406"},"modified":"2022-06-15T16:37:48","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T23:37:48","slug":"ma-biblical-arts","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/degree-programs\/ma-biblical-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) &#8211; U.S. Only"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvianudy-1eed86e4ff000a87295a8d292f1d4525\">\n.avia-section.av-jvianudy-1eed86e4ff000a87295a8d292f1d4525{\nbackground-color:#b02b2c;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-jvianudy-1eed86e4ff000a87295a8d292f1d4525 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div 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blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) &#8211; U.S. Only<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-29u3ix-f3a8ffa4a6655d565fb853bf1532dda0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><strong>Degree Goal:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The MABS program equips students in biblical-theological understanding as it informs ministry work, including teaching, preaching, Bible education, and research. Students research biblical concepts and theological understanding with a view toward equipping the saints and building the local church. The MA in Biblical Studies is an appropriate degree for anyone called to serve in any of the five-fold ministries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1up70h-bef394d5460e7f9902c7a414b8aa04a4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Biblical Languages<\/li>\n<li>Biblical <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpretation<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Biblical Theology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1up70h-bef394d5460e7f9902c7a414b8aa04a4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Completion Time:<\/strong> 2 Years<br \/>\n<strong>Credits:<\/strong> 48 credits<\/p>\n<p><strong>Academic Requirements:<\/strong><br \/>\nA BA degree from an accredited institution<br \/>\n2.5 GPA minimum<br \/>\nCurrently active in ministry<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kvbj9y9n-fe36a1639f5918ab4d072fe5dc2e0bba\">\n.avia-section.av-kvbj9y9n-fe36a1639f5918ab4d072fe5dc2e0bba{\nbackground-color:#d1d1d1;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-kvbj9y9n-fe36a1639f5918ab4d072fe5dc2e0bba main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_heading  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3406'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1up70h-c73717e67483d1dd912423825e1d3cbf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>Interested? 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A variety of minors (six classes in a subject area) and concentrations (three classes in a subject area) are available:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-21roha-815bacc3f2672014fad1bd45b765d794'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-2-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-2' aria-controls='tab-id-2-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Concentrations<\/div><div id='tab-id-2-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-2-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Biblical Languages<br \/>\nOffers a specialization in the Bible, biblical interpretation, and theology, and emphasizes a student&#8217;s abilities to research using Hebrew and Greek language tools and to produce scholarly, biblical and theological research projects. It will help those who are pursuing a terminal degree in Biblical Studies.<\/li>\n<li>Biblical <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpretation<\/span><br \/>\nProvides an understanding of Scripture and systematic theology, coupled with modern strategies for ministry. Emphasis is placed on thorough research and effective communication, comprehension of foundational biblical and theological truths, and a commitment to godly Christian character.<\/li>\n<li>Biblical Theology<br \/>\nProvides an understanding of Scriptural theology, coupled with modern strategies for ministry. Emphasis is placed on thorough research and effective communication, and a commitment to godly Christian character. Develops a unified theology of the Bible that respects varied perspectives within individual Bible books.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-26q08e-0b84fdf85193042f436f4b9b6f801aeb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-3-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-3' aria-controls='tab-id-3-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Goals<\/div><div id='tab-id-3-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-3-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>MABS Goals<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offer a specialization in Bible, biblical interpretation and theology with a view toward social change.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen the student\u2019s biblical foundation and spiritual life formation processes.<\/li>\n<li>Foster an academic environment characterized by critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, critical evaluation, and communication of the Scriptures and related literature.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare students for vocations related to Bible education such as pastors, missionaries, evangelists, and teachers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  id=\"av-sc-portfolio-1\"  class=' grid-sort-container isotope   no_margin-container with-excerpt-container grid-total-even grid-col-4 grid-links-' data-portfolio-id='1'><div data-ajax-id='16003' class=' grid-entry flex_column isotope-item all_sort no_margin post-entry post-entry-16003 grid-entry-overview grid-loop-1 grid-parity-odd  degree-programs_sort  av_one_fourth first default_av_fullwidth '><article class='main_color inner-entry'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/locations\/associate-of-arts-in-theology-and-ministry-aatm\/\" title='Associate of Arts in Theology and Ministry (AATM)'  data-rel='grid-1' class='grid-image avia-hover-fx'> 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